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North Carolina Community Development Grants

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New Hanover County Community Foundation Grant Cycle
$5,000
New Hanover County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations that serve the community of New Hanover County, focusing on initiatives that improve the welfare of children, address food insecurity, promote racial equity, and support general charitable purposes.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Grassroots Arts Program for Nonprofit Arts Organizations in North Carolina
$7,500
Arts AVL
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in Buncombe County, North Carolina, to enhance community-centered arts programming and cultural vitality.

Arts
Nonprofits
Project Support Grants
$15,000
North Carolina Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to North Carolina-based nonprofits that create and present specific arts programs, helping them engage audiences through various artistic disciplines.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Foundation of the Dan River Region Competitive Grants
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities that serve residents in the Danville, Pittsylvania, Halifax, and Caswell County areas, aiming to improve the quality of life and create meaningful change in these communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2024 Spring Rural Church Grant
Contact for amount
The Duke Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural United Methodist churches in North Carolina for outreach programs, church development, and leadership initiatives aimed at enhancing community health and congregational growth.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
Craven County Community Foundation Grants
$15,000
Craven County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to charitable organizations, local governments, schools, and religious entities that serve the Craven County community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Food Waste Reduction Grant
$60,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments, non-profits, and businesses in North Carolina to develop programs that reduce food waste through food donation and organics recycling initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Grant Program
Contact for amount
Cumberland Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Cumberland County, North Carolina, that focus on improving quality of life, particularly for children and women, through innovative community initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Pamlico County Community Foundation Grant
$1,000
Pamlico County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofits, public schools, and government entities in Pamlico County for community-focused social outreach programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Legends & Lore® Marker Grant Program
Contact for amount
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Statewide Service Organizations
$30,000
North Carolina Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2024

This funding opportunity supports North Carolina-based organizations that provide essential leadership and services to the arts community through activities like workshops, conferences, and resource publications, requiring a matching contribution from the applicants.

Arts
Nonprofits
Women’s Giving Network of Wake County
$50,000
Wake County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Wake County that focus on improving the lives of women and children, with awards typically ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Grassroots Grant
$3,000
North Carolina Arts Council (NC Arts Council)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Watauga County to create high-quality arts programs that enhance community engagement and promote cultural diversity.

Arts
Nonprofits
Swain County Community Foundation Grant
$1,250
Swain County Community Foundation (SCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This grant provides financial support to qualified charitable organizations that serve the Swain County community, helping to improve local programs and services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Strategically Aligned Organizations in North Carolina
$350,000
Dogwood Health Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This grant provides flexible funding to nonprofit organizations in Western North Carolina that are dedicated to improving housing, education, economic opportunity, and health for underserved communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2026 Cary Cultural Arts Grant Program
$191,000
Town of Cary
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Cary that enhance the community's cultural arts through performances, exhibitions, and educational initiatives.

Arts
Nonprofits
Durham County Open Space Matching Grants
$5,000
Durham County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Durham County to enhance and preserve public open spaces and recreational facilities through various projects.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Haywood County Community Foundation Grants
$1,000
Haywood County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations, local governments, and schools in Haywood County, North Carolina, to support various community-focused programs and initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Madison County Community Foundation Grants
$1,500
Madison County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofits, schools, and government entities in Madison County for charitable programs and community services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Vance County Community Foundation Grant
$4,000
Vance County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that address community needs in Vance County, North Carolina.

Community Development
Nonprofits